AppClose
7.9#1 in co-parenting appsFrom $6.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitAppClose vs CustodyTrac
CustodyTrac
6.5#22 in co-parenting appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AppClose | CustodyTrac |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | Messages are encrypted, time-stamped, searchable, exportable and designed so users cannot edit or delete them. | Messages have per-person read receipts and timestamps, and the page says they cannot be edited or deleted. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says AppClose does not sell personal information, use targeted advertising or place third-party ads in the service. | CustodyTrac says it does not sell personal information or use family data for advertising, and users can export or delete their data. |
| Professional access | AppClose Pro lets attorneys, guardians ad litem, mediators and other professionals view information shared by a co-parent. | Parents can create secure, revocable read-only portal links for attorneys or mediators, with portal views logged. |
| Purpose | AppClose is an all-inclusive co-parenting platform for communication, scheduling, expense tracking, payments, check-ins and records. | CustodyTrac is a co-parenting app for shared custody calendars, messaging, transfers, expenses, incident reports, and court-ready PDF exports. |
| Security | AppClose states that it uses HTTPS/TLS and hosts its service on AWS infrastructure with security certifications. | The privacy policy states that data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256, passwords are hashed with bcrypt, and the company maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance. |
AppClose plans
- Fee-waiver accountFree
- Monthly web$7.99 a month
- Monthly web$7.99 a month
- Monthly app$8.99 a month
- Monthly app$8.99 a month
- One Year Prepaid$83.88 a year
CustodyTrac plans
- Free foreverFree
Pick AppClose if…
AppClose suits co-parents who want shared schedules, communication, expense tracking, and records across mobile and web. Its fee-waiver account is available for people facing financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors.
Pick CustodyTrac if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.